Location & Surroundings
Mao is a settlement in Rukwa, Tanzania, at 1,737 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Matai, 21 km to the southeast. The national capital Dodoma is about 525 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Sumbawanga Airport, 32 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
8° 8' 0" S, 31° 26' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1737 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 18 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:11
- Sunrise 06:44
- Sunset 18:51
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Nearby
Weather in Mao
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mao, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 27.9 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 735 W/m2.
Temperature
25.7 C
Wind
2.5 m/s NE (64 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
79 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 25.7 | 2.5 | 64 | 31 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.0 | 1.5 | 53 | 42 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 82.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.7 | 4.2 | 81 | 52 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.0 | 4.8 | 67 | 39 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 75.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.9 | 1.3 | 60 | 24 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 734.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.4 | 1.1 | 84 | 39 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 105.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.2 | 5.5 | 80 | 45 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 4.9 | 60 | 38 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 84.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.9 | 1.1 | 39 | 25 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 772.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 1.3 | 98 | 37 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 72.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.9 | 2.6 | 96 | 47 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 4.6 | 64 | 41 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 83.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.6 | 1.3 | 210 | 42 | 1,011.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 98 | 557.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mao?
Now 25.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 27.9 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 735 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mao today?
Sunrise around 06:44 and sunset around 18:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Mao?
Local time is 22:11. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Mao?
Mao is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mao?
DEM 1,737 m.
Where is Mao located?
It is at -8.13333, 31.43333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mao in?
It is in Tanzania.